Place of Origin:
China
Brand Name:
SINTEK
Model Number:
STK-500
The CNC Rotary Head Tube Bending Machine is designed for precision bending of metal tubes used in automotive fuel lines, brake pipes, hydraulic systems, and industrial components. Its rotating bending head supports multi-angle tube forming, helping manufacturers produce complex pipe geometries while reducing manual repositioning and handling.
The machine is suitable for automotive parts manufacturers, metal fabrication workshops, and OEM production projects requiring consistent tube dimensions and repeatable bending operations.
The CNC control system coordinates the bending process according to programmed tube geometry. Depending on the selected configuration, feeding, positioning, rotation, and bending movements can be controlled to produce repeatable components.
Stored programs can simplify changeovers between different tube designs, particularly in production involving multiple automotive parts.
The rotating machine head allows the bending mechanism to change orientation during the forming process.
This arrangement is useful for complex tubular components requiring bends in different planes. It can also reduce workpiece repositioning compared with certain conventional bending arrangements.
The available head rotation angles and bending directions depend on the machine configuration.
The machine can be configured to form tubes with multiple bends and different angular orientations.
Typical applications include automotive fuel pipes, brake lines, hydraulic tubing, and custom industrial pipe assemblies.
Tooling selection must consider the tube diameter, wall thickness, material properties, bend radius, and required finished shape.
The bending head uses dedicated clamping and forming tools to hold the tube during bending.
Proper tooling helps control tube movement and supports consistent bending geometry.
For demanding applications, tooling design should also address ovality, wall thinning, surface marks, and springback.
Automated movement and programmable bending sequences can reduce repeated manual positioning.
This is particularly useful when producing parts with several bends or when manufacturing different component variants on the same production line.
Loading and unloading automation may be considered according to production volume and factory layout.
Machine configuration can be evaluated according to the customer's tube drawings, material specifications, and production requirements.
Customization may include bending tooling, clamping arrangements, feeding systems, control functions, and material-handling equipment.
Final configuration should be confirmed through engineering review and sample-bending trials.
The following table identifies the main specifications required for machine selection. Actual values must be confirmed for the selected machine configuration.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | CNC Rotary Head Tube Bending Machine |
| Bending Method | CNC-controlled rotary-head tube bending |
| Control System | CNC control; configuration to be confirmed |
| Applicable Materials | Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and other compatible tubing |
| Tube Outer Diameter | To be confirmed according to material and tooling |
| Tube Wall Thickness | To be confirmed according to bending requirements |
| Minimum Bend Radius | Subject to tube size, material, and tooling |
| Bending Angle Range | To be confirmed |
| Bending Accuracy | Subject to machine configuration and production conditions |
| Rotary Head Movement | Configuration-dependent |
| Feeding System | To be confirmed |
| Loading and Unloading | Manual or automated options, subject to configuration |
| Power Supply | To be confirmed |
| Machine Dimensions | To be confirmed |
| Custom Tooling | Available subject to engineering evaluation |
Technical Note: Bending capacity depends on the combination of material grade, tube diameter, wall thickness, bend radius, and required forming accuracy. Final specifications should be verified through the approved machine datasheet and sample testing.
The machine can be used to form metal fuel pipes with multiple bends and precise routing requirements.
Its programmable bending sequence is useful for producing tubular components designed to fit within restricted vehicle installation spaces.
Brake pipes and hydraulic tubing often require controlled bending geometry and consistent component positioning.
CNC tube bending helps manufacturers produce repeatable shapes while minimizing unnecessary manual adjustments.
Finished components must undergo the relevant dimensional, pressure, and functional validation required by their applications.
The equipment may be considered for compatible hollow stabilizer bar or tubular suspension components.
These applications require particular attention to material strength, tube dimensions, bending forces, and springback.
Suitability must be confirmed through engineering assessment and production trials. Solid stabilizer bars should not be assumed to fall within the machine's capabilities.
Automotive HVAC systems use formed metal tubing to connect components within limited installation spaces.
Programmable multi-angle bending can support complex routing designs while maintaining consistent part geometry.
Beyond automotive manufacturing, the machine may be configured for suitable metal tubes used in industrial equipment, hydraulic assemblies, and mechanical systems.
This makes it relevant to manufacturers producing different tubular components in small batches or repeated production runs.
Choosing a CNC rotary head tube bending machine requires more than comparing maximum tube diameters. The bending method and machine configuration should match the finished part and its manufacturing requirements.
Before selecting equipment, prepare the following information:
These details allow the bending process, tooling, and automation requirements to be evaluated before machine configuration is finalized.
A CNC rotary head tube bending machine uses a programmable control system and an adjustable bending-head arrangement to form metal tubing. It is particularly useful for complex parts requiring bends in different directions or planes.
A rotating head can change the bending-tool orientation while supporting more flexible forming sequences. Depending on the machine design, this can reduce workpiece repositioning and help produce complex tube geometries.
Potentially, yes. Material compatibility depends on the machine's bending capacity, tube dimensions, mechanical properties, and tooling. Each application should be evaluated before production.
The equipment can be configured for automotive fuel lines, brake pipes, hydraulic tubes, and other compatible components. Production suitability depends on the required accuracy, cycle time, process stability, and quality validation.
Custom bending dies and clamping tools can be evaluated according to the customer's tube drawings and required part geometry.
For a CNC tube bending project, provide the tube material, outside diameter, wall thickness, bending radius, finished-part drawing, and target production capacity. These details help determine a suitable bending-head configuration, tooling arrangement, and automation level for the intended manufacturing process.
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